Glastonbury is an endurance test at the best of times. So what would convince a heavily pregnant woman to come?

The Association of Radical Midwives' yurt this year hosted a meet-up of expectant mothers who had been chatting on an eFestivals forum before the event. Perched on cushions, sipping herbal tea and glancing nervously at the graphic images of birth on the walls, the women and their partners discussed the practicalities of coping with the world's most unpleasant toilets when you need to go every 10 minutes.

They agreed that what was most difficult was challenging the prejudices of friends and family, most of whom had never been. Anita, who was 27 weeks, said: "People think you're mad. They say, 'You're going in your condition?'"

None of the women seemed worried about something going wrong. "If anything happened, you would get help straight away," said Fee, who was 35 weeks. "People are very respectful. They step aside if they see you trying to get through."

Did they worry about the loud music upsetting their unborn? "I'm staying away from the tents but places like the Pyramid Stage are fine," said Fee. "I listen to Muse at home and the baby jiggles around, so I'm hoping he's going to enjoy their gig."

Most opted for the comforts of a camper van over a tent, with the exception of Teri, who at 24 weeks braved it on an air mattress. But one baby just couldn't wait. Kirsty Carlisle went into labour on Friday night, and was swiftly taken to hospital. Mother and baby are both doing well.